The AEC is formed by the
three founding companies and other Tier-1 users (Sustaining members), Tier-2 suppliers
(Technical members), support and services providers (Associate members), and
other non-automotive users (Guest members).

Other
companies that use or manufacture electronic components and are interested in
developing and supporting AEC documents are eligible for consideration as Committee
members. See the AEC Charter in the AEC Documents section for more information.